07/08/2026
A little emotional over here today.
We officially took down the last original Wander playspace to make room for a new water table and more open space.
When we opened Wander, we had almost nothing. No money. No fancy equipment. Not even a fence. Just a dream, a Buy Nothing group, and a whole lot of faith.
We collected free wood from abandoned chicken coops, broken playsets, and whatever materials people were willing to give away. From those scraps, we built our very first mud kitchen, an outdoor easel and this little red playhouse.
That was it.
Little by little, families took a chance on us. They trusted us with their children. They shared our vision for a different kind of childhood. Because of that trust, more littles joined us. Our community showed up. They supported us, encouraged us, donated materials, spread the word, and helped us grow into something more than we ever imagined.
This playhouse may have just looked like old wood to most people, but to us it represents the beginning. It represents every early morning, every late night, every risk, every prayer, and every family who believed in Wander before there was much to see.
As we make room for new things (figuratively and literally), we're feeling incredibly grateful for the old things that got us here.
To every family who has ever walked through here, thank you. Wander would not be what it is today without your trust, your love, your support, and your shared belief that childhood should be filled with mud, trees, imagination, friendship, and freedom.
We're so thankful you've been part of this story. ❤️🌲✨
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